Today's news summary, July 26, 2013

NEWS: Police arrested two City of Poughkeepsie men on weapon charges after a search on a High Street home. The search came after a four-month investigation into cocaine sales, police said. James Reed is charged with second- and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Other charges are pending. Fateen Akbar is charged with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and various vehicle and traffic violations. Two revolvers, ammunition, a bullet-resistant vest and some cocaine were taken from the home.

The City of Poughkeepsie is deeply rooted in the political history of New York and this nation. The 225th anniversary of New York's ratifying the U.S. Constitution in Poughkeepsie and becoming the 11th state will be celebrated this weekend with a number of events hosted by The Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society. The event marked the beginning of the American federal government as we know it and helped launch the creation of the Bill of Rights and several constitutional amendments, Dutchess County Historian William Tatum said.

BUSINESS: New smartphone plans are akin to renting - some people pay hundreds more for the right to upgrade phones once or more a year.

SPORTS: The New York Giants opened their NFL training camp in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Friday looking to rebound from a season where they went 9-7 and missed the playoffs. The New York Jets opened their camp Thursday at SUNY Cortland, looking to improve upon a 6-10 campaign and also missing the playoffs.

COMING SATURDAY: A Wappingers Falls man, Ernest Tiebout, collects a Purple Heart awarded to his father, William B. Tiebout Jr, - 95 years after he earned it for his service in World War I.

Saturday's editorial focuses on the state's solar industry plans. The Journal says the state should extend legislation that makes New York a partner with the emerging industry, allowing consumers, both residents and businesses, to gain tax benefits by having solar panels installed.

COMING SUNDAY: Environmental reporter John Ferro is traveling to Greenland with a group of scientists who are using a new device, the Icepod, to study melting glaciers.

Healthy Living features a story about living with cancer and how a support system is crucial.

Sunday's editorial laments the latest shootings in the City of Poughkeepsie and says a community-wide response is needed. The Journal says that response should include getting more illegal guns off the street and shifting the closing hours for bars from 4 a.m. to 2 a.m.

WEATHER: Mostly clear skies tonight and a low near 57 is expected, the National Weather Service says. Saturday will be the best day with sun and a high near 86. But, rain could return Saturday night and is likely on Sunday when the high is expected to be about 82.

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Today's news summary, July 26, 2013

Two City of Poughkeepsie men face weapon charges after a search at a High Street home; New York celebrates 225th anniversary of Constitution's ratification.